Italy · Archaeology

6-Hour Archaeology Tour of Matera and Altamura with Altamura Man

6 Hours Round trip from 75100 Matera Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through Matera's historic "Sassi" district with its ancient cave dwellings
02 See the famous fossilised Altamura Man in the Lamalunga Cave
03 View fossilised dinosaur footprints preserved in limestone
04 Visit Pulo di Altamura, a deep doline of karstic origin

Travel south to discover some of the most remarkable landmarks of Altamura and Matera. Explore the historic centres of Matera, known as the "Sassi," with their ancient cave dwellings from the Paleolithic period, then continue to Altamura to see the fossilised Altamura Man in the Lamalunga Cave. The tour also includes the fossilised dinosaur footprints preserved in limestone and beautiful views from Pulo di Altamura, a doline of karstic origin.

Explore beautiful Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019, and discover its historic centres.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Altamura, Matera

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Matera and Altamura Archaeological Highlights

Explore beautiful Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019, and discover its historic centres.
Head to the city of Altamura, known for its archaeological heritage and the architectural beauties of its historical centre.

Visit the famous "Man of Altamura," a fossil human from the Neanderthal period, in the Lamalunga Cave, and see the fossilised dinosaur footprints preserved in a limestone mass in an excellent state of conservation.
See the "Pulo," a deep doline of karstic origin created by the continuous flow of water.